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#219 – Donald Knuth: Programming, Algorithms, Hard Problems & the Game of Life

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Symbols and Puzzles: A Mathematical Exploration

This chapter discusses the significance of unique symbols in creativity, particularly focused on the mathematical symbol pi. It further explores the design of Masyu puzzles, graceful graphs, and an innovative algorithm that connects the digits of pi to the geographical labeling of U.S. states.

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